The Odyssey Dark Ale "Calypso's Desire" is a complex, velvety, and characterful dark ale with 7% ABV from the Hellenic Brewery of Atalanti (EZA) in Greece – inspired by the mythological sea nymph Calypso, who held Odysseus captive on her island for seven years to make him her immortal husband, and after whom this beer is named, with the declared aim of forever captivating anyone who has once "dared" to try it. In the glass, it presents itself in a warm, inviting dark brown with a rich, creamy, and long-lasting foam crown, while a seductive bouquet of sweet roasted malt, caramel, dried fruits, and a hint of chocolate transitions into a full-bodied, rich, and pleasantly balanced palate with notes of roasted malt, caramel, and chocolate, finishing with a soft, gentle hop aftertaste, proving that Greek brewing art knows how to express the mythological depth and complexity of its ancient storytelling culture even in craft-convincing and characterful beer specialties. The Odyssey Dark Ale is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a high-quality, aromatically profound, and mythologically inspired dark ale that convinces as a meditative enjoyment with cheese, chocolate desserts, and savory meat dishes, as well as an impressive proof that Greece has to offer not only wine and ouzo but also beer with world-class character.
